AMBER LEIGH KELSEY

Having always carried a passion for the healing arts, I’ve infused this inquiry into most aspects of my life. From academics through to motherhood, I’ve felt a consistent calling toward “the healed life,” which eventually rooted me in the world of wellness. With over a dozen years of experience, I have taught in a variety of different roles, contexts, and countries, and yet the consistent throughline has been one of sacred empowerment.  Working with clients, I quickly realized that without agency, personal responsibility, and integrity, healing becomes impossible. And thus, it is those qualities that I work to instill and promote as the foundation of a healed life. 

I hold an MA from New York University in the humanities which allowed me to study how culture utilizes ritual as a means of transcendence. From Mark Rothko’s color fields to Candomlé rituals involving percussion and dance, I dedicated my time in academia to researching methodologies that allowed predominately oppressed peoples and cultures to transcend their sufferings. It was evident to me then, as it is to me now, that empowerment was a critical component of this transcendence.

Ultimately, however, it has been my own search for healing and empowerment that has informed my work the most profoundly. I have an intimate relationship with the practices in which I teach and work to transmit their efficacy with the deepest respect possible.

Perhaps my greatest teachings (and learnings) have come from motherhood, as it is those lessons in softening, patience, and nurturance that encouraged me to create MotherNidra, a company rooted in compassionate listening and witnessing.

  • “Amber has been a beacon of wisdom, inspiration, and hope for me for the past 8 years. Her steady and continual support during personal losses and serious health issues has been an integral part of my healing and my life.

    The gift of having Amber by my side is that she has given me tools to help me to help myself through challenging times.

    She has changed my life in the most profound and beautiful way.”

    Jody Rubin

  • “I've had the privilege of knowing Amber for almost two decades. Her presence has profoundly shaped the course of my life.

    She embodies a humility and a deep commitment to curiosity, her offering is much more than a physical practice. Her ability to listen with compassion is remarkable, creating an environment where I feel seen and valued.

    What sets Amber apart is her deep, life-long immersion in spiritual teachings and personal growth. She doesn't just teach yoga; she lives it, bringing a well of knowledge and authenticity to her offerings that is simultaneously inspiring and grounding. As a mentor and spiritual guide, Amber has helped me navigate my own journey with wisdom and compassion. Her 1:1s are not just a space for ‘wellness’, but a sanctuary for spiritual and personal development.

    I am deeply grateful for her guidance and the influence she has had on my life.”

    Anton Brandt, The Sacred Fig and Cocoon Portugal

  • “I have known Amber for over 8 years and during that time, we have been both each other’s teacher and student; healer and client; and now, she is one of my most trusted friends and teaching partners. As an energy healer and teacher for 20 years, I can tell you that it is not easy to align so effortlessly with another healer, but Amber is not like everyone else.

    Together, Amber and I have led many classes and I have witnessed through her teaching and guidance, her healing capacity. She has this incredible gift as an intuitive wordsmith; always seeming to find the right words to gently nudge the student into self-reflection which ultimately leads to deeper awareness and healing. With her innate ability to connect with others, she gives the power to the student to be an active participant in their own healing journey.

    Amber’s non-judgmental nature, along with her willingness to share her wisdom and vulnerabilities, makes the student feel safe and powerful at the same time. She’s incredibly gentle and eloquent in her explanation of esoteric concepts that are sometimes confusing and always seems to find the right example that gives the student that ‘ah-ha moment’ to soothe the mind and spirit.”

    Ali Bogner, Lightworkers of Florence